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Indonesia says IEU-CEPA to lift exports to EU by over 50 percent
Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has projected that the IndonesiaEuropean Union ...
AutoFlight Aviation Technology Unveils Zero-Carbon eVTOL Water Vertiport
AutoFlight Aviation Technology, a global leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) innovation, has ...
Bangladesh: ahead of elections 2026
GAC GROUP HYPTEC SSR Sets New Guinness World Record for Pure Electric Drift Speed
OnNovember 22, 2025, in the stunning canton Drift video release, theGAC GROUP HYPTEC SSR ...
Watch: Tech boss Dell gives $6.25 billion to Trump accounts for kids
Sumatra flood: Baznas deploys aid posts across flood-hit regions
The Indonesian National Alms Agency (Baznas) has established assistance posts in 32 locations across Aceh, North ...
TNI AU deploys aircraft to airdrop relief supplies in Aceh
The Indonesian Air Force (TNIAU) deployed a transport aircraft to airdrop relief supplies in Aceh Tamiang ...
Agriculture Minister raises Rp75.85B for Aceh-Sumatra disaster victims
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman raised Rp75.85 billion, or about US$4.56 million, during a nationwide ...
Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans in a couple of weeks
The city is also bracing itself for a separate immigration crackdown dubbed Swamp Sweep that aims to arrest 5,000 people over the coming weeks
Identis: A New Chapter for Matica Group
-Trustech, the leading international event for trust-based technologies and the flagship exhibition for the identity ...
We dont want them: Trump rages against Somali immigrants
Donald Trumps heated remarks come as a scandal unfolds in the state of Minnesota, where prosecutors say more than $1 billion went to non-existent social services, largely through false billing by Somali Americans
NIKE, Inc. Announces Senior Leadership Changes to Accelerate Win Now Actions
-NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today shared the following note with employees regarding changes to its Senior Leadership ...
U.K. medical team to arrive in Bangladesh as Zia remains critical
Speaking to reporters in front of Evercare Hospital, AZM Zahid Hossain said the U.K. specialists would join the international medical board already supervising Khaleda Zia's treatment.
Pakistan accuses India of Hindering Sri Lanka relief efforts
Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday alleged that its relief operations for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka were being hampered by lack of cooperation by India by delaying permission to use its airspace, a claim India trashed as ridiculous. We reject the ridiculous statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, which is yet another attempt of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Indonesia pushes cross-sector efforts to empower disabled citizens
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar reaffirmed the governments ...
Ministry bolsters health logistics for Sumatra's disaster-hit regions
The Health Ministry has increased its healthcare response and logistical aid to flood- and landslide-affected areas in ...
Indonesian troops brave raging rivers to reach stranded Aceh villages
Indonesian soldiers and residents crossed swollen rivers to reach isolated villages in Aceh Tengah, delivering aid to ...
Govt avoids national emergency as situation deemed manageable: MPR
President Prabowo Subianto has not declared a national disaster emergency over the severe floods in Sumatra because the ...
Indonesia to hold first national human rights conference
The Human Rights Ministry is formulating steps for human rights development in the National Human Rights (HAM) ...
Prabowo receives report linking Sumatra floods to illegal logging
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has received a comprehensive report on the causes of recent major floods across ...
Guardians of Lombok's turtles: How a small community fights extinction
On Indonesia's Lombok Island in West Nusa Tenggara, Masnun (47) has devoted his life to protecting sea turtles ...
Former Honduran President released from U.S. prison after Trump pardon
The release came days after a presidential election in Honduras, in which Trump has backed presidential candidate Nasry Asfura of the conservative National Party
Indonesia's BNPB reopens key Aceh route as restoration efforts hasten
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) informed that four-wheeled vehicles are now allowed to pass through the ...
Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank
An Israeli drone strike killed a journalist in southern Gaza on Dec 2, officials at Nasser Hospital, which received the body, said; 350 Palestinians have been killed across the territory since a ceasefire on Oct. 11
Former Pak PM Imran Khans sister allowed to meet him in Adiala Jail
Lahore: The Pakistan government on Tuesday allowed Imran Khans sister to meet him in prison after a large number of party supporters gathered outside Rawalpindis Adiala Jail following speculation over his health and well-being. An unannounced ban was placed on meeting the 73-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician, who has been in prison since August 2023 in multiple Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sumatra floods: Indonesia's BNPB confirms 604 dead, 468 still missing
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) informed that the latest death toll from the floods and landslides in ...
Myanmar Junta Boss Urges Civil Servants to Vote for Military-Aligned Candidates
Min Aung Hlaing signals that civil servants should support junta-backed USDP politicians in this months election.
Basarnas deploys 1,154 rescuers as search intensifies in West Sumatra
The Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) said it is focusing on search operations for disaster ...
Indonesia urged to bolster governance, anti-graft drive for OECD bid
Indonesia must strengthen legal governance and anti-corruption enforcement before joining the Organisation for Economic ...
Indonesia races to build temporary homes for flood-landslide victims
The government is preparing temporary housing for victims of floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West ...
Indonesia deports Swedish suspect wanted for serious violent crimes
Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration has deported a 34-year-old Swedish national, identified as the ...
Siege Mentality: Why Myanmars Generals Still Trust No One
Decades of fear, mythmaking and foreign entanglements have shaped a military mindset that blocks reform and deepens the countrys isolation.
Indonesia launches new Immigration Research Center in Bali
The Directorate General of Immigration and Udayana University (Unud) in Bali have agreed to establish an Indonesian ...
Over 300 Attend China-ASEAN Legal Cooperation Talks in Chongqing
A news report fromiChongqing. The 7thChina-ASEAN Legal Cooperation Forum opened ...
Bali Magical Adventure - Marine Safari Bali Brings a New Wave of Ocean Discovery to Southeast Asia
Balicontinues to reinvent itself beyond beaches and nightlife. Hidden within the lush grounds of Taman ...
Government official among four killed in ambush in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The attack in the Bannu district targeted a vehicle of Shah Waliullah, the assistant commissioner of North Waziristan; Waliullah was killed after the attack; two constables and a local were also killed while two other police officials sustained injuries, police said
Overseas Myanmar Voters Spurn Election Despite Junta Intimidation
Migrant communities from Thailand to Korea are resisting pressure to cast advance ballots as the regime seeks legitimacy for a vote widely dismissed as a sham to cement military rule.
PT KAI rushes to repair flood-hit rail lines in Northern Sumatra
Indonesias state rail operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is working to restore rail lines across northern ...
Indonesia races to repair 14 flood-damaged bridges in Aceh
Indonesias Public Works Ministry is accelerating repairs on 14 bridges in Aceh damaged by severe floods and ...
Ex-Deputy Energy Minister to Face Corruption Charges
Thant Sin, who held the lucrative post of chair of the fuel import committee, seems to have fallen victim to turf wars in the juntas top echelons.
Bulogspeeds food aid to flood-hit communities in Sumatra
Indonesias state logistics agency Bulog is accelerating food distribution to flood-affected communities in Aceh, ...
Indonesia clarifies incident, boosts air aid to flood-hit areas
The Indonesian government said it continues to deliver aid by air to isolated communities in flood-hit regions ...
Agriculture ministry mobilizes food aid for flood-hit provinces
Indonesias Agriculture Ministry has deployed food and essential supplies for communities hit by floods ...
Religious Affairs Ministry raises Rp155 bln for Sumatra flood relief
Indonesias Religious Affairs Ministry has raised about Rp155 billion (US$9.3 million) to deliver essential aid ...
RI Govt sends 40 tonnes of aid to flood-hit Sumatra provinces
Indonesias Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has shipped emergency relief to flood- and ...
Ministry sets up 30 public kitchens for Sumatra floods relief
The Ministry of Social Affairs has deployed public kitchens at 30 sites capable of producing more than 80,000 meals a ...
Leading Industry Transformation | Anyuan Mold Cooperates with UnionTech
Anyuan Mold, a well-known mold manufacturer inChina, empowers footwearmold industry with metal additive ...
Smith's Kitchen & Bar In Vietnam Achieves Asia Categories At Luxury Restaurant Awards 2025
Smith's Kitchen & Bar, the preeminent luxury F&B destination under the Silverland Hospitality Group ...
Sumatra floods: Govt readies additional funds for rescue operations
The Indonesian government is ready to allocate additional funds to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) to ...
India tells smartphone makers to put state-run cyber safety app on new devices
India wants all smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a state-owned cyber security app.
Sumatra floods: SOEs join hands to speed up aid delivery
Indonesias sovereign wealth manager Danantara and the State-Owned Enterprises Regulatory Agency (BP BUMN) have ...
2Africa Submarine Cable's Core Infrastructure Completed China Mobile International
China Mobile International Limited (CMI), along with seven global partners including Bayobab, center3, Meta, Orange, ...
Minister inspects flood shelters to ensuresafety of women, children
Indonesias womens empowerment and child protection minister visited a flood evacuation centre in Padang, ...
Govt races to reopen schools after floods leave one million displaced
The Indonesian government is racing to reopen schools in flood- and landslide-hit areas of Aceh, North Sumatra and West ...
Unlocking ASEANs digital trade with digital business identity
Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, affirmed ASEANs commitment to leading the charge in digital ...
Sumatra floods: RI Govt vows support for vulnerable groups
Indonesias Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi affirmed the ...
Sumatra floods: Prabowo orders stronger response to protect public
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered intensified efforts to ensure public safety and accelerate response ...
Infobip unveils 2026 trends poised to transform customer engagement and digital ecosystems
Global cloud communications platformInfobiptoday announces its predictions for 2026, spotlighting ...
Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 launches to champion timeless design across ASEAN
The Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 program was officially launched at a high-energy symposium ...
The ridge that started at the Xiamen - a 40-year chronicle of Xiamen International Bank
For the past four decades, a financial bridge in Xiamen that began in the early days of reform and opening-up has ...
Pakistan: PTI to stage protests in twin cities as Imran Khan remains inaccessible
Islamabad: With Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan remaining unreachable to party leaders and even his family members, the party has announced protests outside the Islamabad High Court and Rawalpindis Adiala jail on Tuesday. The demonstrations come amid the governments decision to impose a ban on public gatherings and restrict visitation rights, escalating concerns about Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Straight to the Source Returns, Spotlighting Taiwan's Rich Food Heritage
TaiwanPlus is pleased to present Straight to the Source Season 2, taking viewers on an in-depth journey ...
RI Govt restores key routes to speed aid after Sumatra floods
The Indonesian government has reopened two vital routes in North Sumatra, accelerating deliveries of aid to communities ...
Son of 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in U.S. drug prosecution
Guzman Lopez faced multiple charges in the U.S. of funneling huge quantities of fentanyl and other drugs to U.S. streets
Zelenskyy says U.S. peace plan 'looks better' with revisions but work continues
Zelenskyy called the topic of Ukraines control over its territories the most complicated in discussions over the plan
Trump holds Venezuela meeting as Maduro rejects slaves peace
The meeting comes as Donald Trump ramps up pressure with a major naval build-up in the Caribbean, bombings of suspected drug-ferrying boats, and ominous warnings to avoid Venezuelan airspace
Trump-backed candidate holds narrow lead in race for Honduras presidency
Police officer killed in suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan
The attack happened in Lakki Marwat, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a local police official said
White House says very optimistic on chances of Ukraine deal
The Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov said the talks achieved significant progress but that some issues remained unresolved
International community pledges support as cyclone toll in Sri Lanka climbs to 390
According to an initial assessment by the UN, over 15,000 homes have been destroyed, more than 200 roads remain inaccessible, and sections of the rail network and national power grid have been affected
Indonesia commits US$1 billion as it joins New Development Bank
Indonesia has committed an initial US$1 billion investment after joining the *New Development Bank (NDB), marking its ...
Digitalization key to village co-ops' modern operations: ministry
The Ministry of Cooperatives underscored that digitalization in management and intensive mentoring are key for Red and ...
Sumatra floods: ministry speeds up efforts to restore telecom services
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is accelerating efforts to restore telecommunication ...
ICC President vows to resist U.S. and Russian pressure despite sanctions and threats
Nine staff members, including six judges and the court's chief prosecutor, have been sanctioned by U.S. President Donald Trump for pursuing investigations into U.S. and Israeli officials
Indian student who was stabbed to death in UK is named
Vijay Kumar, 30, died from serious injuries after he was found on Barbourne Road, Worcester.
Trade Minister targets IEU-CEPA signing by January 2026
Trade Minister Budi Santoso has set a target for the signing of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic ...
Sumatra floods: Govt to involve universities in environmental review
Indonesias Environment Ministry (KLH) will collaborate with universities in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West ...
Indonesia to review mining practices after Sumatra floods
Indonesias Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry announced plans to evaluate mining operations that fail ...
Visiting Sumatra, Prabowo says state wealth belongs to the people
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the nations wealth is properly managed and ...
Govt to review environmental approvals for flood-affected areas
The Environment Ministry (KLH) will review the environmental approval documents of companies operating in flood and ...
Junta Sets Up Committee to Expedite China-Backed Muse-Mandalay Railway
The committees creation comes as Beijing pressures ethnic armed groups and the junta to clear the way for the project, a strategic priority under its BRI.
Maluku Language Center intensifies polyglot generation movement
The Maluku Provincial Language Center (BBPM) is intensifying the Polyglot Generation Movement to prevent the extinction ...
Myanmar Generals Long Tradition of Protecting Crime Bosses Is Being Tested
For decades, the military has protected drug lords and crime syndicates. As the US moves against regional scam centers, the juntas own criminal ties are under scrutiny.
Sumatra floods: Basarnas evacuates 33.000 residents from three regions
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) recorded that 33,173 victims were safely evacuated from areas affected ...
Report says world's biggest arms producers increased revenue by 5.9% last year to record level
Twenty-three of the 26 companies in Europe, excluding Russia, saw their arms revenue increase as the continent boosted spending.
Junta-Aligned Karen Militia Relocating Chinese Scam Workers to Myanmar Cities
Locals report a mass exodus of foreign fraudsters from KK Park and Shwe Kokko as the billion-dollar scam industry is shifted to other towns under the guise of a regime crackdown.
Prabowo pledges full state backing for survivors of Sumatra disasters
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto highlighted the government's solidarity with victims of the Sumatra floods ...
Prabowo directs Polri to restore cut-off roads after Sumatra floods
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the National Police (Polri) to immediately repair road access that ...
Prabowo orders swift, accurate response to Sumatra natural disaster
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered a swift, accurate, and comprehensive response to the severe flooding and ...
Sumatra disaster response marks largest SAR operation this year
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) stated that the ongoing search-and-rescue effort for Aceh, North ...

